Thursday, December 24, 2009

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

A quiet moment in the spotlight. Normally I love my chairs clean and simple, but with soft lighting and a cascade of pretty pink ruffles complimenting classic white chiavari chairs, how can a girl not be utterly charmed?

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

What with Christmas morning bring for you? For any ladies and gents looking forward to something engaging this Christmas, here's a savvy engagement ring primer from Anne Chertoff, one of the authorities on all things wedding.

I knew what my ring looked like because I inherited it from my great-grandmother but most brides will be getting new rings so here are some tips on how to ensure it’s a style you like.

Not a fan of yellow gold? Simply mention that you don’t like it by commenting on someone else’s jewelry or even pretend you’re allergic to gold altogether

Did a friend or relative get engaged recently, or even a celebrity whose engagement ring has been in the press? Casually mention that you love or don’t like the style of her ring to your boyfriend

If you’ve already had the discussion and you know he’s saving for a ring you can always tell him which cut and side stones you want or show him a photo of a ring you saw online or in a magazine

Why not go ring shopping together so you both get an idea of what your style is and he can get a better idea of how much an engagement ring will cost.

No matter what the style is remember that he went to a lot of effort to shop and save up for a ring for you. Yes getting engaged is exciting and wedding planning is a lot of fun, but the most important thing to remember is that you have found each other and are going to spend the rest of your live together. Don’t ever forget that!Image via Tiffany & Co.

Ever mindful of proper etiquette, Miss Manners has social graces down to a fine art. This holiday season, give her the gift of beautiful personalized stationary - that is if she doesn't have it already!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

From Style: That half-up, half-down style with height in the back at Oscar's pre-fall show on Monday? The soft, wispy strands to frame the face in the front? A rose for a touch of girly ornamentation? “Amy Winehouse,” Frédéric Fekkai stylist Andre Rodman said of the inspiration for the look.

What is your wish for the world? The end of hunger? Social justice? World Peace? The end of poverty? Environmental change? A cure for cancer?

This season give the gift of hope. Imagine what the world would be like if every time you were inspired to help someone or something, you could -- with just a few clicks of a mouse, anywhere online. That’s the mission of Network for Good. They make it as easy to donate and volunteer online as it is to shop online, and they make it simple and affordable for all nonprofits, of any size, to recruit donors and volunteers via the Internet.

Your prince charming, your knight in shining armour, your hero! For his ability to go with the flow of the wonderfully hectic pace of planning a wedding, here's a gadget that will please him most definitely.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

It's a love story immortalized in one simple line "and the dish ran away with the spoon."

But why? They came from two different worlds - the dish, fine china, the spoon, flatware. They lived in two different households - the dish in the cupboard, the spoon the drawer. In the fair registry where we lay our settings, it was as unlikely a pairing as there ever was.

Or was it? As one wise fellow said, perhaps the dish recognized something familiar in the round curvature of the spoon and all she needed was an initial push down that slippery slope. That's why they ran off together. They couldn't help it. And in making that grand gesture, she risked it all for love. Oh what a dish!

So ladies if you're in the mood for love take a stroll down the aisle of Bloomingdale's Registry. Who knows, there just may be a dish and a spoon that will run away with your heart!

She's the sweetest person in your life, the one who always has a nice thing to say about everyone and never fails to bring a smile to your face. This holiday season, give her a gift that is just as sweet as she is.

With these pretty gift wrapping ideas from Martha Stewart, home baked cookies from the heart are a treat for tummies and the eyes!

Domestically challenged? Enlist the help of another friend to help you with all your baking needs!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Take a look at this enchanting event designed from JM Visuals that incorporates hanging lights, candelabras, and silver Christmas ornaments. Modern accents combined with silver and clear color palette lend a decidedly cool and crisp feel that is perfect for the holidays.

the cinderella project

the cinderella project is a labor of love to discuss all things wedding, fashion, photography, and interior design related and dedicated to each and every one of you who look forward to that special day when all your dreams come true!

the girl behind the magic wand

grace is a hopeful romantic living in new york city. she fancies peonies and ranunculus, chantilly lace, sweetheart necklines, and long walks down the aisle. having worked for some of the best names in the wedding and fashion industry, she realized her wedding colored glasses have a bit of a fashion forward tint to them and wanted to share her vision of happily ever after with other fashion savvy brides and gals alike. when she's not daydreaming about weddings, she's out wandering the hallowed halls of Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, and J. Crew looking for the perfect inspiration. here's an inside peek at all that is beautiful in her world!